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Sagebrush country is losing a million acres a year due to a variety of factors, including invasive species, development, harmful grazing practices and climate change. But the ecosystem is still thriving across parts of Wyoming, and U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service biologists say preventative measures now could save money in the future in some of these “core” ecosystem areas.

Sagebrush country is losing a million acres a year due to a variety of factors, including invasive species, development, harmful grazing practices and climate change. But the ecosystem is still thriving across parts of Wyoming, and U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service biologists say preventative measures now could save money in the future in some of these “core” ecosystem areas.

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August 1, 2022 - Southwestern Colorado - Mitigation features on U.S. Highway 160 in southwest Colorado could reduce wildlife-vehicle crashes by 80-90%

Throughout the month of July, crews worked on a Pigg River Bank stabilization project in Lynch Park that will protect surrounding infrastructure and recreational resources.

As part of its commitment to support the vitality of a healthy ecosystem, Duke Energy Florida has aligned efforts with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS), among other agencies, to protect a population of federally endangered wildflowers in central Florida.

A federal judge from California has revoked changes to the Endangered Species Act that was made under the Trump administration, giving a win for pro-environmental groups that had filed the lawsuit.

A U.S. District Court has approved a settlement filed by conservation groups to protect Idaho's native carnivores by limiting the U.S. Government's killing methods.

Bird City Texas is a great way to demonstrate that a community values nature, that they’re willing to improve that nature, and that residents are encouraged to get outside and experience nature.

Applications for Bird City certification will be accepted through Dec. 2, but applications must be started by Nov. 1. BCT partners welcome pre-application consultations with interested communities.